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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Galway to Donegal
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Galway to Donegal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Galway for Donegal every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:003h05Galway18:05DonegalFind prices0 changes- 20:003h05Galway23:05DonegalFind prices0 changes
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8:454h07Galway12:52Donegal£271One-way0 changes- 12:004h07Galway16:07Donegal£271One-way0 changes
- 14:104h07Galway18:17Donegal£271One-way0 changes
- 15:003h05Galway18:05DonegalFind prices0 changes
- 20:003h05Galway23:05DonegalFind prices0 changes
- 8:454h07Galway12:52Donegal£271One-way0 changes
- 12:004h07Galway16:07Donegal£271One-way0 changes
- 14:104h07Galway18:17Donegal£271One-way0 changes
Live departures
Galway to Donegal bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Donegal coaches for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:45 Galway | 4h07 | 12:52 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:00 Galway | 3h05 | 12:05 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 Galway | 4h07 | 14:37 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:10 Galway | 4h07 | 18:17 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Donegal
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Buses from Galway to Donegal run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 16:55. The fastest coach covers the 165 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 165 km |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 16:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Alibus, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann from Galway to DonegalYou can travel by bus between Galway to Donegal with Alibus, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Galway to Donegal coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Donegal by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donegal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
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- The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
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- One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
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- For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
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- Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed
- guide dogs are allowed for free.
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